Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi (=Callistege), (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
The vernacular name of this species refers to the forewing markings which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch.

Pupates between grass stems or in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), Lucerne (Medicago sativa), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Black Medick (Medicago lupulina), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, early May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, heathland and meadows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 June to 20 June

08967 Mother Shipton Euclidia mi (=Callistege), (Clerck, 1759)

BF2462 (ABH72.084)